Vela is a NPC controlled by GM DocTomoe who appears in the LSDF Trishka plot.

Vela
Species:	Helashio
Gender:	Female
Organization:	None
Occupation:	Servant aboard the Trishka
Rank:	None

By Helashio reckoning, Vela is middle aged at 68. She is of average height, too, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall. Her hair is jet, cut in a deep concave bob with a streak of grey toward the back. Her flat eyes are the same color, and her 4-foot long tail is tipped with black. She wears a simple, if tailored, tan robe not much lighter than her very tan skin. She has her share of shallow lines and creases in her face, but they all are earned, and she carries them with dignity and even appreciation, giving her an almost cheerful confidence about herself and life in general.

There are, however, inconsistencies. Inside that 5 feet 4 inches is 140 pounds, much of it dedicated to slopes and contours not teased out by her robe. Her lips always are painted a dull black. Her ears are not pierced, but the septum of her nose is, with a small copper ring that always gleams with fresh polish. She does not wear a slave collar, but she still wears a woven collar, again made of polished copper. The sheer veil she wears over most of her face does not quite stop either from gleaming with the right light. Lastly, a copper band where Nepleslians might put a wedding ring.

Being noticed is not what Vela wants — at least, not continued notice. She acts as a decoration, a nice piece of scenery that is brought out to the foreground for perhaps a second or two, approved of, then returned to the background.

Servant to the Princess Obelisk, Vela has been a member of the royalty's staff since she was born. Never has she regretted a day of it, even after the so-called “liberation” by Yamatai. She did, however, rapidly absorb new skills once she was allowed to learn them.

Now she has been gifted to the commander of the Trishka, Korr'ih Yann Fyunnen, as a token of appreciation from the princess.

• Communications: Fluent in Lorath, Nepleslian.
• Domestic: Vela knows most all of what their is to know about being a good homemaker, from housekeeping to cooking to entertaining guests.
• Humanities (Politics): Being so close to the royalty comes with being aware of political sensitivities. When she had the opportunity to learn more, she did so, investing fair chunks of time into studying psychology and human relationships, as well as basic political science.
• Medicine: One should not confuse Vela with an actual medic, but she has a gentle touch and great empathy for those who are in pain. She has first-aid-level knowledge about Nepleslian anatomy, near-medic knowledge about the Lorath. She can administer effective first aid as required.
• Nanomechanics (limited): Vela acted as a creator and test subject for the Princess when it came to testing certain compounds. Her skill is highly limited, requiring her workstation and instructions to do anything beyond administration.
• Entertainment: Vela was, of course, part of a harem on Lorath. She is very familiar with such movements and can cater to a broad array of people and physiques.

• 25x Kaserine pill boxes, each with 50 pills B, P
• 10x Cases of Induction, each with 10 preprogramed vials
• 10x Gallons of LMNC (5 nanomachine, 3.5 tagging, 1.5 organic)
• 1x Workstation (stationary unit), in her room